God and Suffering: Eminent Oxford Philosopher Delivers Talk at DePauw - The DePauw

God and Suffering: Eminent Oxford Philosopher Delivers Talk at DePauw - The DePauw

Years of research cannot be condensed into a one-hour talk, but on Sept. 17, that hour became an especially engaging one for DePauw students and faculty as Dr. Richard Swinburne spoke on “God and Suffering.”  Swinburne, a renowned philosopher who began his academic career at the University of Oxford with degrees in philosophy and a diploma in theology, has long examined whether belief in God—particularly the doctrines of the Christian religion—c…